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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Barcelona king, Lionel Messi has named Atletico goalkeeper, Jan Oblak as one of the best in the game at the moment.<\/p>\n

Messi admitted he relishes the challenge of trying to beat the Slovenia international
\nwho joined Los Rojiblancos from Benfica in 2014.<\/p>\n

Oblak has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in recent years, and remains a key performer for Diego Simeone\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

He has also kept nine clean sheets in his 13 top-flight matches this season.<\/p>\n

He has a save percentage of 88.1 per cent, ahead of Sevilla shot-stopper Yassine Bounou on 80 per cent.<\/p>\n

Oblak made four saves when Simeone\u2019s men played Messi-led Barcelona and were defeated 1-0 in November, with the Argentine unable to score.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is one of the best goalkeepers in the world at the moment, and it\u2019s always good to fight against the best ones,\u201d Messi told Bud Football.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an extra motivation to be able to, or to try to, score a goal, with what it means and how hard it is, as he proves in every game he plays.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, it\u2019s nice to see him outside but also face him in the games. It makes them more exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barcelona face Eibar in their next league game on Tuesday, while Atletico Madrid with Oblak in goal, take on Getafe a day later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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